I. NOTICE OF REVISED SCHEDULE [3rd]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the schedule for evidentiary hearings in this proceeding
has been REVISED. The hearing on Air Quality and Alternatives previously
scheduled on May 15, 2000, is CANCELLED. The hearing on these topics will be
held instead on May 16, 2000. The Committee will proceed into the evening hours
on May 16th in an effort to complete the hearing in one day. If additional time
is needed to complete these topics, a new continuation date is scheduled for May
30, 2000. All proceedings will be held as follows:

At these hearings, the parties will present evidence consisting of sworn
testimony and exhibits on each topic area. Unless a party's written request for
a change is granted, presentations will follow the agenda reflected on ATTACHMENT
A.

A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Members of the public and interested governmental agencies are invited to attend
these hearings and may offer unsworn public comment upon the matters discussed.
These public comments will be entered into the record of the proceeding and may
be used to supplement or explain the evidence of record. Public comments by
themselves, however, are not sufficient to support a finding of fact or a
decision on an issue.

B. PUBLIC ADVISER

The Commission's Public Adviser, Roberta Mendonca, is available to provide
information or to assist those interested in participating at these hearings.
She may be reached at (916) 654-4489 or, toll free, at 800-822-6228; her email
address is: pao@energy.state.ca.us

C. FURTHER INFORMATION

If you require special accommodations, contact Robert Sifuentes at (916) 654-5004
at least five days before the first hearing. News media inquiries should be
directed to Claudia Chandler at (916) 654-4989 or, email: energia@energy.ca.gov

Marc Pryor, the Commission's Project Manager, will respond to technical questions
concerning the Elk Hills Power Project at (916) 653-0159 or, email:
mpryor@energy.state.ca.us Information concerning the status of the project, as
well as notices and other relevant documents, is also available on the Energy
Commission's Internet home page at: www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/elk hills

Questions of a legal or procedural nature should be directed to the Hearing
Officer, Major Williams, Jr., at (916) 651-2020 or, email at:
mwilliam@energy.state.ca.us

III. REVISED HEARING ORDER

Based upon this Notice, the following hearing and briefing schedule shall apply.

REVISED SCHEDULE

DATE

EVENT

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2000

Parties file prepared testimony and resumes of witnesses on Air Quality and Alternatives.

MONDAY, MAY 15, 2000

CANCELLED

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000

Evidentiary hearings in topic areas of Air Quality and Alternatives as set forth in Attachment A.

CANCELLEDTUESDAY, MAY 30, 2000

Evidentiary hearings in topic areas of Air Quality and Alternatives
(IF NEEDED).

10 calendar days after the parties *receive final transcripts of the
Air Quality and Alternatives proceedings

Parties file Opening Briefs on Air
Quality and Alternatives.

7 calendar days after filing of Opening Briefs on Air Quality and Alternatives

Parties file Reply Briefs on Air Quality and Alternatives.

*Parties will be deemed to have received the transcripts on the day they are
posted on the Energy Commission's website at:
www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/elkhills

IV. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Applicant and CURE shall file prepared testimony and resumes of witnesses on Air
Quality and Alternatives no later than May 8, 2000. Filings shall be served upon
all parties to this proceeding and the Commission's Docket Unit, 1516 Ninth
Street, MS-4, Sacramento, CA 95814. Each party is responsible for ensuring that
its respective submissions are received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the dates
indicated. Identify all documents with "Docket No. 99-AFC-1."